Lake News Now

More injuries and another death are reported on the state’s waterways. The latest incident occurred on the Lake of the Ozarks just after 11:30 Wednesday night. A boat driven by 47-year old Chris Miller of Lake Ozark hit the shoreline, ejecting 34-year old Katherine Miller. Katherine was seriously injured and taken to University Hospital. Chris suffered minor injuries and … [Read More]

Council Of Local Governments to Hear Presentation on Broadband

Missouri’s geography is proving to be a large factor in the struggle to expand broadband service across the state. Janie Dunning will be addressing the challenges of a better broadband network when she speaks to the Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments next week. Dunning says a big part of the problem is making it economically feasible for providers to cover the different population centers.

The population split makes it difficult for the internet companies to recoup the costs of constructing the necessary infrastructure to bring quality, high-speed internet to everyone. Dunning will be addressing several other factors at the meeting Monday morning. It takes place at 10am at Osage Beach City Hall.

Local News

Camden County officials say they’re cracking down on code enforcement. The county commission has allotted funds for the prosecutor to hire a new employee who will focus solely pursuing violations ranging from sewer and wastewater to planning and zoning and … [Read More]

A lake area chamber of commerce has a different look. The Eldon Area Chamber of Commerce has completed their rebranding, unveiling a new slogan and revamped logo. Mary Oberreither says it was a lengthy process to find what they feel is a truer representation … [Read More]

An 80-year old man is hospitalized following an accident in Miller County. Emmett Scott of Brumley was driving his Ford Ranger eastbound on 42 when the truck went off the road and hit a culvert. The truck then reentered the roadway, sliding to the other side … [Read More]

Lake Area officials continue to urge motorists to be on the lookout for various wildlife crossing our roadways. 67-year-old Ronald Baker, of Camdenton, found that out the hard way when he was riding a motorcycle on Camden County Route-D, just south of Turkey … [Read More]

A 19-year-old from Osage Beach facing one felony possession charge and two misdemeanor charges for possessing marijuana or a synthetic cannabinoid and paraphernalia is being held on a ten-thousand dollar cash-only bond. Alex Johnette Peak was picked up … [Read More]

A Camdenton man charged in three cases after a domestic dispute on New Year’s Eve will stand trial later this year. Corey Michael Wasil waived his formal arraignment in each of the three cases against him. The charges include unlawful possession of a … [Read More]

A continuance has been granted on a drug and weapons case in Camden County. Mikel Lillard had been scheduled for an arraignment this week on nine counts, including unlawful possession of a firearm, resisting arrest, and possession and delivery of a controlled … [Read More]

Grant money is being made available for organizations that may be at high risk for terroristic attacks. The Missouri Department of Public Safety says it’s the first time the grants have been open to groups located outside of major metropolitan areas. … [Read More]

The top-ranking Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is joining a bi-partisan effort targeting the opioid epidemic. Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill released a report, on Wednesday, showing dramatic increases in the … [Read More]

The Overland Park, Kansas, man accused of being drunk while operating a boat that crashed into a rock bluff killing three of his buddies over the weekend is, currently, a free man. The accident happened early Saturday morning at the 47.5 mile mark of the main … [Read More]